NSW's Environment Protection Agency conducted simultaneous inspections of 27 Cleanaway sites, including the Albury facility, after two recent chemical spills at the company's Queanbeyan operation.
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More than 50 EPA officers carried out the inspections, checking for compliance with chemical storage requirements, stormwater runoff controls, pollution controls and emergency response plans.
The officers also looked to ensure the plant and equipment were properly maintained and operated.
The 27 inspections identified issues with inappropriate chemical storage, poor maintenance of storm-water controls, as well as a number of other house-keeping matters which are being investigated by the EPA.
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Two chemical spills at the Queanbeyan site in May and June are still under investigations, with EPA alleging one of the spills impacted the adjoining Molonglo River.
NSW EPA chief executive Tracy Mackey said the regulator would come down hard on any organisation not taking the proper care or having proper controls in place.
"We execute our strong powers to inspect unannounced and ask questions to ensure licensees are complying with their legal requirements to protect the environment," she said
"Monday's highly coordinated inspections identified a number of matters that are being investigated by the EPA.
"Chemicals and waste can cause major environmental issues if not managed properly, which can be costly to clean-up and cause harm to human health and the environment."
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
